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HK Live Action Initial D Site Launched Date: 3/1/2005 |
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www.initialdthemovie.com is now up as the official web presence of the coming live-action Hong Kong Initial D Movie. According to information posted there since 1995, over one billion people in the world have been exposed to the original manga. Over 39 million copies of manga, 39 episodes of anime, 23 novels, and an animated movie have been spawned. Directors Andrew Lau and Alan Mak who were responsible for the hugely successful Infernal Affairs trilogy are heading the project. The story features nightime drift battles on mount Akina which is actually modeled on Mt Haruna in Gunma prefecture, which has already become a tourist attraction thanks to the crowning success of the Initial D franchise. The film was actually shot there. - Andrew Lau is described as a seasoned cinematographer (As Tears Go By, Chungking Express). He is also internationally recognized for his directorial works like the Young and Dangerous series and Stormriders. He was crowned Best Director at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards and the 40th Golden Horse Awards for his critically acclaimed work Infernal Affairs, a multiple record-holder in the Hong Kong film history. Its prequel, Infernal Affairs II, was also honored as Best Film by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. - Voted one of the 10 Most Promising Young Directors by Hong Kong's City Entertainment, Alan Mak is a versatile cineaste most noted for his writing and directing credits in A War Named Desire. He was crowned Best Director with co-helmer Andrew Lau at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards and the 40th Golden Horse Awards for Infernal Affairs, a multiple record-holder in the Hong Kong film history. Its prequel, Infernal Affairs II, was also honored as Best Film by the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. - Handling scrip writig duties is Felix Chong who is described as a veteran scriptwriter whose renowned works include action galore Tokyo Raiders and Gen-Y Cops, as well as romantic comedies Dance of a Dream and Cat and Mouse. The Infernal Affairs trilogy, co-written by director Alan Mak, is considered to be Chong's most celebrated work to date, sweeping up Best Screenplay awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards, and Golden Bauhinia Awards. The trilogy's non-linear narrative is also critically acclaimed by the international film circle. Cast includes Jay Chou as Takumi, Anthony Wong as Bunta, Edison Chen as Ryosuke, Anne Suzuki as Natsuki, Shawn Yue as Takeshi Nakazato, Capman To as Itsuki and Jordan Chan as Kyouichi Sudou. |
| Source: Anime News Services |
